In the 2009-10 fiscal year alone, BCSS provincial coordinators responded to 5,684 calls and over 35,000 emails for support and information, attended 1,700 meetings, organized 390 support group sessions, and presented to over 34,000 members of the public
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope.
New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia - This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... More →
Schizophrenia Information in Other Languages - Fact sheets on schizophrenia are available in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Spanish, translated with a grant from the World Assembly for Mental Health. Click on the above link for more.... More →
How to Help Recovery from Psychosis - What Family and Friends Need to Know - How to help a loved one when they return home from the hospital.... More →Kids in Control Support Group Program - The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness.... More →
Provincial Office Staff - Please click on the link above for staff email and contact information.... More →
Drugs, Alcohol and Schizophrenia - Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.... More →Recovery Cup Board Game for Families - A psychoeducational board game about psychosis for families including a person recovering from psychosis.... More →
Discover The Facts - BCSS presents an educational kit for family and friends of people with schizophrenia.... More →
Inside the Site
Home
Services
- Support Calendar
- Online Support Groups
- Awards & Scholarships
- Information
- Programs & Services
- Regional Services
- Research
- Other Languages
About BCSS
Helping Us Help
BCSS Kamloops
Regional Services » BCSS Provincial Services » BCSS Kamloops »
Regional Service Information
To Donate: Click here to donate online, send a cheque payable to the BC Schizophrenia Society to 201 - 6011 Westminster Hwy, Richmond , BC V7C 4V4 or click here or the link above for more options. The current BC Schizophrenia Society Regional Coordianator for Kamloops is Gail Bagri who can be reached at gbagri@bcss.org Tel: 250-319-7667
The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. Support and information sessions regarding Mental Health, for families and consumers. For more information on volunteering with us, please click on linked heading above.
This resource may be useful to people who would like to understand the rules and procedures in place in BC around mental illness, police involvement, involuntary treatment, etc Our online calendar at www.calendar.bcss.org contains support groups, training and events for people with a mental illness and their family and supporters. It is updated regularly and includes events and resources from all over British Columbia.
The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness. A monthly e-newsletter is available from BCSS. Please click on the link above for more details. This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis. Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs. BCSS Programs and Services – Providing Great Value
How to Make a Donation
About BCSS Kamloops
Family Toolkit
Kamloops – BCSS – Support & Info Sessions – Wednesdays
Date: the last Wednesday of the month 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1 South, Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street. Kamloops, BC
For additional information or to arrange an individual appointment time, please contact: Gail Bagri at (250) 319-7667 or gbagri@bcss.orgVolunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help
Guide to the Mental Health Act
Calendar of training, support and other events in BC
Kids in Control Support Group Program
Friends Monthly E-Newsletter
Crisis coping for familes
Advocating for your relative (and yourself) – Dos and Don’ts
Spouses Handbook